Caligula

A thrilling historical epic set in Ancient Rome that you won’t be able to put down…

By: Douglas Jackson

Narrated by: Russell Boulter

Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow, a riveting thriller set in Ancient Rome from bestselling author Douglas Jackson.

"...gripping Roman thriller. It's certainly well placed to take on the Simon Scarrow/Conn Iggulden audience." -- Scotland on Sunday

"Fantastic read..." - ***** Reader review.

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CAN A SLAVE DECIDE THE FATE OF AN EMPEROR?

Ancient Rome. Caligula is Emperor, his reign marked by excess, ambition, decadence, cruelty, madness, sexual scandal and death.

Rufus is a young slave living a world away from the Imperial court - apprentice to an animal trainer for the gladiatorial arena and friend to Cupido, one of Rome's greatest gladiators.

When Rufus's skills come to the attention of Caligula, he is summoned to court to serve as keeper for the Imperial elephant - and unwittingly finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor...

Rufus's story continues in Claudius.

I was expecting to learn the history of Caligula

Maybe it was my own lack of research before purchasing this book, but I was expecting the book to be more of a history of Caligula. This book although entertaining was pretty much all fiction. Now I feel I need to find another book That is actually the history of Caligula‘s rule.

Simply Superb

The narrative arc is as good as any you will find and ranks alongside Walter White, Lucky Jim, or Naz Khan (The Night Of). The insight into Caligulla as more than a simple cardboard cut out daddy is super. Best of all is the narration. Russell Boulter nails it and I am now a fan of his.

Very enjoyable

I enjoyed this book very much. Lots of interesting history about ancient Rome that i didnt know. Yhe reading was great!

Disappointing story and misleading title.

Would you try another book from Douglas Jackson and/or Russell Boulter?

I've listened with pleasure to other books by Jackson but was disappointed by this one.

Has Caligula turned you off from other books in this genre?

No, not really. I like historical fiction, especially about ancient Rome.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Boulter narrates with an up and down cadence which he sometimes overdoes. But generally I liked it.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment. If you're interested in the story of the Roman Emperor Caligula, don't buy this book. Caligula is only present in the background of the main story about a boy and an elephant.

Any additional comments?

I'm hoping to see better historical fiction by Jackson.